Best Hikes in Les Hauderes

Location: Valais

Les Hauderes Hiking Trails

Panoramic view to the south near the Col Torrent

Col de Torrent: Les Hauderes to Lac de Moiry

Distance: 7.3 miles (One Way)

Hikers making the steep climb over the Col de Torrent from La Sage, Villaz to Lac de Moiry are rewarded with splendid views of the high peaks and glaciers towering above the Val d’ Herens, Val d' Arolla and the Val de Moiry.

Ferpecle Glacier

Bricola

Distance: 6.0 - 13.2 miles (Round Trip)

Two rivers of ice, surrounded by towering peaks, flow down the head of the Val d'Herens. This hike ascends the peaceful valley to the stunning viewpoint at Bricola, a high alp overlooking this spectacle of rock and ice. Extend the hike to Les Manzettes for even better views.

Moiry Glacier, Grand Cornier and Dent Blanche

Col Torrent: Les Hauderes to Cabane de Moiry

Distance: 9.5 miles (One Way)

A strenuous day hiking over the Col de Torrent followed by a climb to the Cabane de Moiry features amazing views of the glacier-clad summits towering above the Val d’Herens, the Val d’Arolla and the Val de Moiry. The challenging climb to the hut features breathtaking view of the Moiry Glacier.

Mont Blanc de Chelion rising above a river of ice flowing down the Val des Dix

Col de Riedmatten

Distance: 7.2 miles (Round Trip)

This beautiful trail, showcasing the peaks rising along the east and south sides of the Arolla Valley, leads to a pass on a rugged ridge with fine vistas of the Glacier de Cheilon flowing down the Val des Dix, Mont Blanc de Cheilon and Le Pleureur.

View of the peaks along the east side of the Arolla Valley

Pas de Chevres

Distance: 7.2 miles (Round Trip)

This scenic trail up the beautiful Montagne d’Arolla valley heads to the Pas de Chevres on a rugged ridge with views of the Glacier de Cheilon, Mont Blanc de Cheilon, Le Pleureur and the peaks rising along the east side of the Arolla Valley.

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